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MDA Space to buy ~70% of CLS in firm offer; raises $712M to finance acquisition MDA Space Ltd. said it has made a firm offer to acquire an approximately 70% stake in Collecte Localisation Satellites (CLS), an AI-driven Earth observation and satellite IoT services provider. The deal is backed by a newly raised $712 million intended to fund the transaction.

2026-07-09T04:29:00.090902-07:00

Ars Technica

Payload interface norms shifting as Starship demonstrates a “Pez dispenser” style payload deployment approach Recent reporting says Starship’s “Pez dispenser” canisters show a “very smart” industrial design at scale. The development points to payloads no longer having to dictate the terms of launch, signaling a move toward more standardized, launch-agnostic integration for future missions.

2026-07-09T04:19:03.377998-07:00

Reuters

SpaceX and AI startup wealth boosts private-jet purchase activity, increasing legal and deal-documentation workload Aviation attorney Amanda Applegate reports that a surge of wealth tied to AI startups and SpaceX is driving more tech investors to shop for private jets, translating into heavier paperwork for aircraft-purchase agreements. The uptick underscores how technology-sector funding cycles are spilling into business aviation demand and transaction volumes.

2026-07-09T03:45:07.103158-07:00

Bloomberg

ispace to launch a new lunar “payload transport service” with SpaceX Starship, positioning as a Lunar Access Integrator ispace says it will evolve a SpaceX Starship-based service into a “Lunar Access Integrator” for the unified integration, transportation, and operation of lunar payloads. The company’s new plans built on its existing lunar landing-module capability (ULTRA), and its shares rose on the announcement.

2026-07-08T21:16:51.845441-07:00

NASA Spaceflight

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Rocket Lab reports Electron contract and revenue surge in first half of 2026; Neutron debut remains delayed Rocket Lab says its Electron rocket delivered a record-performing stretch through the first half of 2026, driving a sharp rise in launch contracts and revenue. The company also confirmed its larger Neutron vehicle is still working through a delayed path to its debut.

2026-07-08T14:59:56.077187-07:00

Via Satellite

Beyond Gravity signs major Ariane Group contract to cement European launch supply-chain role Beyond Gravity has signed one of the largest contracts in its history with Ariane Group, strengthening its position as a key player in Europe’s launch supply chain. The deal is framed as “gamechanging,” signaling expanded responsibility and visibility within Ariane Group’s industrial base.

2026-07-08T13:00:37.220795-07:00

AINonline

SpaceX doubles Starlink Aviation pricing and redefines coverage with continental “boundaries” between single-area and global pla SpaceX has increased Starlink Aviation prices, moving from one-size coverage toward tiered service plans. The update distinguishes subscriptions for a single defined area versus global coverage, and introduces clearer continental boundaries for where service applies.

2026-07-08T11:16:56.509606-07:00

Space Intel Report

2026-07-08T10:52:19.475560-07:00

Eurospace: Europe's space indu

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